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Project Engineer

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 26 Feb 2026

About the role

The Project Engineer will provide timely, innovative, and realistic engineering support to the management and operations groups for both the HB Solution Mine, North Plant and East Plant. The primary responsibilities include safe and efficient oversight of tailings operations, project management of civil engineering projects and the successful implementation of the long-range plans to achieve corporate goals.

JOB DUTIES

Serve as the company’s primary point of contact and subject matter expert for tailings management compliance
Assist in the design and oversee tailings and mine waste facilities, water systems, and roads.
Conduct surveying, site investigations, and construction inspections
Build and maintain positive professional relationships with government agencies and other external stakeholders
Ensure all data, statistics and reports required by management and regulatory bodies are accurately compiled and submitted on time
Ensure compliance with environmental permits and lead remediation efforts
Manage budgets and costs related to civil construction projects
Monitor and report on key performance indicators and operating statistics as they relate to tailings management and impoundment stability
Assist Corporate Technical Services with construction projects as they relate to impoundment design and operation
Evaluate the stability of active tailings areas and recommend design changes when required to increase safety or optimize management of water balance
Engage and coordinate third-party experts and contractors as needed pertaining to tails management and impoundment stability
Assist with ROW, layout and construction activities for well pads, roads and pipelines
Manage critical infrastructure and identify necessary improvements.
Support operations by maintaining site infrastructure.
Collaborate with mill and underground mine teams on engineering projects.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree
Strong project planning and construction oversight skills
Demonstrated competency in engineering and project management
Drafting skills adequate to create drawings and maps using AutoCAD, Vulcan and Carlson Suite are required.
Experience in geotechnical design, hydraulic design, and soil mechanics a plus
Knowledge of MSHA regulations is a plus
Understanding of Solution Mining principles is a plus
Understanding of advanced surveying procedures

OPPORTUNITIES

Medical plans with prescription drug coverage, dental insurance and vision insurance
401(K) with immediate vesting and generous employer match
Work-life balance with family-friendly work schedules
Opportunity to grow within position through Intrepid’s career path program

SCHEDULE AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
9/80 schedule, Monday - Thursday, 9-hour workdays, Fridays worked, 8-hour workday, with every other Friday off. Schedule subject to change.

Office environment with regulated temperatures
Outside industrial environment with associated temperature extremes to match the seasons
Exposed to louder than moderate noises (ex: vehicle noises, machinery noises, etc.)
Employees are required to wear safety attire and personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Standing, walking, sitting over 2/3 of work time, squatting, talking or hearing, making visual inspections, making precise hand and fingers movements, twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching or grasping.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., and push and/or pull up to 50 lbs. less than 1/3 of the time
Must be able to perceive color differences
Will be required to wear personal protective equipment as